ThinkPad E540 Laptop

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ThinkPad E540

SMB PERFORMANCE WITH STYLISH DESIGN

Optimized for Windows 8, this 15.6" small business laptop features improved graphics support, enhanced multimedia, and robust security. Plus, Lenovo OneLink technology simplifies connectivity and expands power through a single cable. Available in Midnight Black and Heatwave Red.

ThinkPad E540Features

Lenovo OneLink Technology

Get more from your power cable! OneLink technology is a unique interface that simplifies connectivity through a single cable to the ThinkPad OneLink Dock. The OneLink dock provides dedicated video, USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and audio—all while charging your notebook.

Lenovo Solutions for Small Business

Built on the Intel® Small Business Advantage platform and includes unique security and productivity features to keep your small-to-mid-sized business up and running: after-hours maintenance, software monitoring, USB blocker, energy savings, and the ability to backup and restore applications.

Award-Winning Keyboard Further Enhanced for Windows 8

Full-sized and spill-resistant, the legendary ThinkPad ergonomic keyboard is renowned for its full array of keys, excellent feel, and TrackPoint® pointing device. And now it's optimized for Windows 8 with convenient multimedia buttons, function-lock capability, and immediate access to view apps. Plus, a larger, smooth TrackPad with 5-point click integration can be configured multiple ways through Settings.

Long Battery Life

Nearly all-day computing with **up to 6 hours unplugged lets you get a full day of work in on a single charge.

HDD Performance Booster

The performance booster doubles system speed, especially when opening and saving so you spend less time waiting and more time doing.

Fast Data Transfer

Move data quickly between the E540 and other devices with SuperSpeed USB 3.0, which enables up to 10 times faster file transfer, allowing for lightning-fast copying of large media files, as well as seamless connections between audio- and video-related peripherals.

Drop-Down Hinges & Active Protection System

Enjoy a laptop that lasts, thanks to the durability of drop-down hinges and Active Protection System (APS), which detects when the system is dropped and reacts by stopping the hard drive and protecting your data.

Integrated Fingerprint Reader (Optional)

Get quick, convenient access and secure login with one swipe.

Lenovo Cloud Storage

Protect your critical data, while also making access to information and file-sharing quick and convenient. Automatically back-up and synchronize data across the organization, while enabling access from multiple devices. Data is encrypted on transfer for an extra level of security.

Mary

Skelmorlie General home user

TrackPoint/Touchpad did not function.Service dept did not know I had purchased on-site service.Refund still outstanding

Confirmed purchase: 26 January 2015 Published on: 21 March 2015

ThinkPad E540 (3G)

Joe, @

Hi Mary,

Sorry for the problems you have had with your laptop. We appreciate your feedback and I'd like to make contact via email to help, I'll be in touch soon.

Best wishes

Joe

8out of 10

LAWRENCE

Saint Leonards-on-Sea General Home Use with

Good Points+

Seems a nice compact unit with plenty of power should last me years

Bad Points−

The Touch/mouse pad seems a little cheap and flimsy but i generally use a wireless mouse and keyboard so not an issue

Confirmed purchase: 30 January 2015 Published on: 21 February 2015

ThinkPad E540 (3G)

8out of 10

peter

London, England Business user

Good Points+

Build quality looks very good but I have only had the product for 10 days so durability has not been tested.

Bad Points−

The docking station power button does not activate the ThinkPad as promised.

Confirmed purchase: 26 January 2015 Published on: 17 February 2015

ThinkPad E540 (3G)

9out of 10

Jan

General home user

Good Points+

Reviewer left no comment

Bad Points−

Overheats at times, and have to turn off until cools down

Confirmed purchase: 24 December 2014 Published on: 28 January 2015

ThinkPad E540 (3G)

1out of 10

David

Windsor General home user

Good Points+

none

Bad Points−

it came with a trojan and adware preinstalled on it

Confirmed purchase: 22 December 2014 Published on: 16 January 2015

ThinkPad E540 (3G)

Joe, @

Hi David,

I'd like to help with any software problems you may be having. I will send an email across to assist.

Thank you for your Reevoo review,

Best wishes

Joe

4out of 10

Iustin

Business user

Good Points+

the weight of the laptop is ok.

Bad Points−

it costs almost Â£ 700 but has no backlit keyboard;

Quality of the screen is low (low angles of view, bad readability);

Only 3 usb ports is not enough ;

Short charger cable;

It was delivered with out of date software - more than a year;

Your own software does not work on the device - Lenovo Setting crashes after update;

About HDD: it has only one partition for the users (the Windows partition) and this is very unprofessional because there is a risk of data lose and it also affects performance. This is forcing the users to buy other devices so they can make backups all the time.

Confirmed purchase: 13 December 2014 Published on: 03 January 2015

ThinkPad E540 (3G)

Joe, @

Hi Lustin,

Thanks for your thoughts on the ThinkPad E540 Touch. The ThinkPad E540 does feature a rescue and recovery system, I'd like to help you with this, I'll be in touch via email shortly with details.

Thanks again,

Best wishes

Joe

7out of 10

Matthew

UK General home user

Good Points+

- Excellent keys, screen (i paid for an upgrade), weight.- Ordering web site / computer build set up, very clear and easy. I wanted a Dell but their ordering web site barely works, Lenovo's was very smooth.

Bad Points−

- Of the 125GB SSD drive only 52GB was available on delivery - this is appalling. - I paid to downgrade to Win 7 and Lenovo have left Win 8 on also, total waste of resource.- Mouse pad and integral buttons v poor.- No ports on rear mean crowded on sides.- Battery life disappointing

Confirmed purchase: 28 November 2014 Published on: 29 December 2014

ThinkPad E540 (3G)

2out of 10

John

Newbury, Berkshire Business user

Good Points+

Reviewer left no comment

Bad Points−

Bought 2 x laptops which has been loaded with Microsoft business office software.

Both laptops have slowed down considerably, both keeps freezing especially when using either internet explorer browser or chrome browser. One of the laptop has stopped to work altogether. It cannot be turned on at all ,even though we have had the laptops for less than a month.

Glad we took out the repair/fix on site package for 3 years.

The experience we have had so far is very poor . The laptops do not do want it says on the box.

We are very disappointed customers.

Confirmed purchase: 05 December 2014 Published on: 27 December 2014

ThinkPad E540 (3G)

Joe, @

Hi John,

Apologies for the problems you have had with your computers. I will be making contact via email to provide assistance and to work with our support team to find a solution for you.

Thanks for getting in touch with your feedback,

Best wishes

Joe

9out of 10

Cameron

Ripley, Derbyshire Often on the move

Good Points+

Screen is really good and clear. The specification is superb for the price

Bad Points−

It came with Norton installed even though I specifically stated not to

ThinkPad E540Ask an Owner

Here's a list of the questions other shoppers have asked owners of the E540

Wael asked on 31 March 2015

is it durable & hard working ?

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Richard replied on 31 March 2015

Great machine and hard working, but it has just been replaced by Lenovo due to several faults with the WWAN card and software issues that they could not resolve. Received a full credit after 12 months use. Bought another, so not a deal breaker.

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Andrew replied on 31 March 2015

It's quick and there have been no issues after about 6 months regular use.

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A shopper asked on 10 November 2014

I am looking to purchase a laptop for my14yr old, mainly for use for high school work, as exams coming up next year. Is this spec of laptop worth considering? Is it enough GB memory etc. (not a serious gamer)

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Mohammed replied on 10 November 2014

The specs are great however my experience was poor. The specs were to high and this burnt out with 12hrs of delivery

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Timothy replied on 11 November 2014

Yes it works very well as a home laptop but depends how you spec the machine as I did through the website. Suits multi tasking for work, is tough and video performance is fine for general needs. I'm happy with it to date.

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Adrian replied on 11 November 2014

We use the laptop for internet and photos and it works really well. The touch screen is brilliant and speed it works at is very fast especially when scrolling through film clips made on Samsung phone. We like it a lot cant fault it. But cant comment re gaming. It is well built and buying a business grade machine will mean its robust and will stand the test of time. Good luck

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A shopper asked on 11 October 2014

The tech specs state 1366x768 res. but on the customisation only lists a full HD res. Can you confirm that it does actually come with full HD?

Thanks

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David replied on 13 October 2014

Yes this laptop is of very good quality and a high specification no gale from screen good to work with all day.

ThinkPad E540Accessories & Services

ThinkPad One Link Dock - Midnight Black(4X10A06092)

Enables a clutter-free desktop with single cable management, plus OneLink Dock lets you get more from your power cable! Docking provides dedicated video, USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and audio — all while charging your notebook.

ThinkPad Battery 75+ (6 cell) (0A36311)

Web price:

£94.80

Ships in 17 business days

Stay unplugged longer with the ThinkPad Battery 75+. This rechargeable six-cell battery uses Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) technology and can be used as a replacement for aging system batteries or as a convenient spare battery.

Lenovo 65W DC Travel Adapter (0B47481)

Web price:

£49.20

Ships in 7 business days

Get power when and where you need it with a Lenovo 65W DC Travel adapter. Ideal for mobile users and travelers. With CLA and Empower adapter for auto and air use, this versatile solution can meet almost all of your mobile power needs. Equipped with a fixed “slim tip” specifically for ThinkPad systems. Lenovo power adapters are compact, energy efficient, and backed by a 1-year warranty.

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